Daily Current Affairs  – 15 June 2021

Facts in News Jiyo Parsi Scheme The scheme resulted in a rise in the number of births in the Parsi community. It was formulated by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in September 2013. Objective: To reverse the declining trend of Parsi population by adopting a scientific protocol and structured interventions to  stabilize their population and […]

In News Recently, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Resolution 75/260. The Resolution 75/260 of UNGA deals with the Implementation of the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS and the political declarations on HIV/AIDS. Key Points of Address India has ably […]

  In News Recently, a High-Level Segment Meeting of the 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), was held.   Key Points of Meeting India reaffirmed its commitment to addressing all the three main concerns of the Rio Conventions: Climate change Biodiversity Land degradation India intends to raise […]

In News  Recently, Various organisations initiated a Twitter campaign demanding official language status to Tulu in Karnataka and Kerala and received an overwhelming response.    About Tulu  Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken mainly in two coastal districts Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala.  As per the 2011 Census report, […]

In News The number of nuclear warheads which are ready and deployed to fire have increased globally.    About Swedish think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its “Yearbook 2021”, which assesses the current state of armaments, disarmament and international security.  Russia and the US together possess over 90 per cent of global nuclear […]

In News Recently, the Ministry of Culture has held a special ceremony at Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh, the birthplace of Ram Prasad Bismil, to mark his 124th birth anniversary. This event was held as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.   About Ram Prasad Bismil   (Image Courtesy: IE)   Birth: Born to a […]